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Egypt Medal "Alexandria 11th July", "Suakin 1884" and " El-Teb_Tamaai" Clasps (A. Habgood. A.B. H.M.S. Hecla), Khedive's Star dated 1882, unnamed as issued.
Alfred Habgood was born at Winbourne, Dorset in 1858. He joined the Royal Navy in 1876 as a Boy 2nd Class. As an Able Seaman with the sub-ratings Seaman Gunner 1st Class as well as Torpedo Operator, he was present at the Battles of El-Teb on 29 February 1884 and Tamaai on 13 March 1884 as part of the Naval Brigade.
One of only 23 El-Teb_Tamaai clasps awarded to H.M.S. Hecla.
